Opinion: “Instead of our publicly owned utility sharing with us — its owners — where that money has gone, MLGW is once again proposing a hefty rate increase for infrastructure.”

“I wonder, if we resist the urge to focus on the transactions and lean into grace, might we smooth our path forward into becoming a city where everyone is seen, heard, and cherished as a gift.”

With 43 million Americans resuming payments as the COVID-related moratorium ends and President Biden forgiving as many student loans as he can under various relief programs, the situation is ripe for student loan debt relief fraud.

“While sitting inside the sanctuary at Temple Israel, I looked around at my Jewish friends. It touched me deeply that, had they been in Ashkelon last Saturday, they could have been killed just because they are Jews.”

“Cultural development, economic development and health and wellness are all central aspects of strong communities. Resources bring people together, whether they’re natural ... or intentional.”

“Memphis will continue losing population as it has for the last three years if we do not get a handle on out-of-control crime. And our policies are moving in the wrong direction.”

“The temporary restraining order on the Downtown site gave us an invaluable opportunity to reiterate our mission of bringing our community together,” says Carl Person, board president of Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

“The jailers were attacked by a man having a psychotic break, defended themselves and subdued their attacker. What should they have done differently?”

Opinion: The City of Memphis Chief Information Officer argues for the new broadband plan, saying, “Despite its importance to every facet of our lives, too few Memphians have access to high-speed broadband.”

“Sick or healthy, we can all use a little bravery and nourishment to meet the spiritual hunger of our times. Yom Kippur may be a Jewish holiday, but its message is food for the soul of us all.”

If there’s an error in your credit report, you can do anything a credit repair company can do to fix it yourself at little to no cost. If you’re asked to pay an upfront fee for help, it’s likely a scam.

Focusing on crime won’t solve the problem, it is simply putting Band-Aids on bullet holes. Crime is just a symptom of much deeper, systemic issues that create inequitable outcomes and a lack of hope.

“Each murder victim leaves behind seven to 10 family members, not to mention friends and other loved ones, all of whom become co-victims.”

“How do we describe our emotional response to the constant barrage that shapes so many days in Memphis? Weariness, that feeling that asks how we can keep enduring more of the same brokenness?”

“As we mark the 10th anniversary of the monumental merger between Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools – regarded as one of the largest mergers in public school history – it’s essential to pause and assess the effects of the Transition Planning Commission’s recommendations and subsequent policies.”

“Let’s all step up and take action. Let’s become resolute in our commitment to address and solve blight issues, to work collaboratively towards solutions.”

“Not all Mississippians have gotten it right throughout history, and that’s easy to see. But what we can learn from the natives who speak rightly is how to convey difficult ideas with gentleness.”

“My mother’s murder remains unsolved. This is true for half of all homicides. The anguish from the ambiguity of this often feels impossible to live with.”

“A question remains: Are all Tennessee public school students getting the resources they need not just to make up for the impacts of the pandemic, but to get an education that will prepare them for a successful life?”

“To study history, then, is not to regurgitate a timeline of events, but to engage in a dynamic process of interpretation, with stakes for how we define ourselves.”

“We need leaders who will be ‘smart on crime and tough on crime.’ From the consumer, to the corporations and all the way to the entrepreneur – crime is tough on our economy. We don’t have soft criminals and we cannot have soft leaders.”

“However, knowing STEM’s impact is only half the battle. Demographic trends around how specific groups are able to seamlessly integrate into these careers indicate we still have work to do.”

“We believe that places for people to connect – safely, healthfully and happily – are more than simple amenities; they’re critical to our community.”

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“Failure to address the open carry issues in major metropolitan areas will render all other attempts to reform the entire criminal justice system ineffective.”

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